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A teen site and community for teenage girlsThu, 17 Aug 2017 22:04:24 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.217 Pieces Of Harry Potter Fan Art That Will Make You Cryhttp://www.gurl.com/2017/07/14/harry-potter-fan-art-that-will-make-you-cry/
http://www.gurl.com/2017/07/14/harry-potter-fan-art-that-will-make-you-cry/#respondFri, 14 Jul 2017 18:00:55 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=289445Like most people in the world, I like Harry Potter. But, at some point in my childhood –roughly between the ages of seven and seventeen — I loooooved Harry Potter. This interest (or, rather, all-encompassing obsession) peaked when I was in high school, when I would spend the hours that I wasn’t doing homework re-reading every … Read More

]]>Like most people in the world, I like Harry Potter. But, at some point in my childhood –roughly between the ages of seven and seventeen — I loooooved Harry Potter. This interest (or, rather, all-encompassing obsession) peaked when I was in high school, when I would spend the hours that I wasn’t doing homework re-reading every Harry Potter book, making lists of my favorite characters (which changed by the day) and trawling the internet for fan art to send to my similarly-obsessed friends.

I don’t know when, exactly, I stopped doing this–just that one day, I stopped re-reading every book, stopped ranking my Lunas and my Freds and my James Potters, and stopped searching for highly-specific alternate universe Harry Potter fan art. Still. That sort of passion never really goes away. And, if ever I am looking to reignite it, the first thing I do is look for fan art. (Which, thankfully, no one has stopped making.) And, today, we are going to do that together. So, whether you’re rabidly obsessed with Harry Potter or not, let’s look at some Harry Potter fan art that will probably make you cry:

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2017/07/14/harry-potter-fan-art-that-will-make-you-cry/feed/0Someone Tried To Protest The Fearless Girl Statue In The Weirdest Wayhttp://www.gurl.com/2017/05/30/fearless-girl-statue-protested-by-statue-of-peeing-dog-alex-gardega/
http://www.gurl.com/2017/05/30/fearless-girl-statue-protested-by-statue-of-peeing-dog-alex-gardega/#respondTue, 30 May 2017 17:09:46 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=282756You remember “Fearless Girl,” right? The statue of a young girl with her hands on her hips, facing off against the iconic Wall Street bull, has proved to be needlessly controversial since it was put up in March in honor of International Women’s Day. Men took offense to the concept as a whole (as they are too often … Read More

]]>You remember “Fearless Girl,” right? The statue of a young girl with her hands on her hips, facing off against the iconic Wall Street bull, has proved to be needlessly controversial since it was put up in March in honor of International Women’s Day. Men took offense to the concept as a whole (as they are too often wont to do when something has nothing to do with them at all), and the sculptor of the original bull statue, Arturo DiModico, became upset that the statue infringed on his own “artistic copyright,” despite the fact that his statue was originally put up without a permit.

And now, there is a new event to add to Fearless Girl’s ever-growing list of controversies. A New York-based sculptor, named Alex Gardega, decided to erect another statue beside Fearless Girl on Monday of a small (poorly crafted) bronze dog peeing on the feet of the statue. It is called, with all of the good taste and decorum that goes along with such a sculpture, “Pissing Pug.”Source

Why did he do this? The reasoning here, as one might expect, is um, lacking. Gardega told the New York Post that he had been “seething” over the placement of Fearless Girl next to the bull, saying that it challenges the “integrity” of the original piece. Some of Gardega’s other works, presented without comment, are below:

In any case, the statue is gone now. In what was perhaps Gardega’s single good idea that day (and possibly ever), he removed the statue himself about three hours after he put it up. So, uh, all’s well that ends well, I guess. Anyway, here’s a palate cleanser:

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2017/05/30/fearless-girl-statue-protested-by-statue-of-peeing-dog-alex-gardega/feed/010 Clothes And Accessories For Girls Who Are Seriously Artsyhttp://www.gurl.com/2015/01/04/clothes-and-accessories-inspired-by-art-and-artists/
http://www.gurl.com/2015/01/04/clothes-and-accessories-inspired-by-art-and-artists/#respondSun, 04 Jan 2015 23:00:05 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=166754Do you ever come home with your hands covered in paint? Do you have a thing for super geometric lines and patterns? Do you doodle in your notebook more than you write in it? Do you consider Frida Khalo your ultimate inspiration to the point of wanting to rock a unibrow just like her? If … Read More

]]>Do you ever come home with your hands covered in paint? Do you have a thing for super geometric lines and patterns? Do you doodle in your notebook more than you write in it? Do you consider Frida Khalo your ultimate inspiration to the point of wanting to rock a unibrow just like her? If you identify with any of these questions, you probably have a bit of an artistic streak about you. If all of them apply to you, then congrats, you’re straight up artsy fartsy. No worries, as an artist I know first hand that we’re, uh, the coolest.

Every artist is different and has their own personal style, from out of this world hair colors and undercuts to trendy looks that are straight from Forever 21, so this post isn’t a guide on how to dress like an artist. That just doesn’t exist. But this is a roundup of 10 clothes and accessories that are inspired by various art styles and artists. If you’re an artsy fartsy type, you’re going to be all about this.

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Artist Palette and Brush Dangle Earrings

Keep it quirky with this artist palette and brush earring set! To really show them off, wear your hair in a funky bun.

Keith Haring Print Sweatshirt

Keith Haring was a rad artist and a total game changer in the world of New York City street art in the '80s. His art was political and personal, touching on everything from sexuality to AIDS. This sweatshirt is a great conversation starter for people who might know Haring's work when they see it but don't really know about the man himself. Style suggestion: Pair with tapered trousers or a maxi skirt and platforms.

Transparent Sticker XL Clutch

Barry M Genie Colour Change Lip Paint

Okay, stop, before you think I'm suggesting you rock green lipstick you have to know the full story. This lipstick isn't really green! It goes on clear and then shows up as a shade of pink that is determined by the alkaline level of your lips, so you get your own unique shade. Let's face it, us artists can get a bit caught up in how unique we are, so this is pretty perfect for that aspect of our persona, yeah?

Vila Paint Stroke Shift Dress

Frida Kahlo Button

Frida Kahlo was one of the most badass women of the art world way back when. Show off your love for this revolutionary woman with this button. Stick it on your favorite denim jacket or a blazer and you're good to go

Mondrian Leggings

If you love the color block style of Mondrian prints then you're going to love these leggings. Wear under a mini dress or as pants with an oversized shirt. Yeah, we're all about leggings as pants here at Gurl so you do you!

Abstract Print Sheath Dress

If your artistic style leans more abstract or geometric, then you're probably feeling the hell out of this dress, right? Right. Throw in a bowler hat and black ankle boots and you have an absolutely killer outfit.

Jean-Michel Basquiat Tank

Basquiat was an artist with a style that was somewhat abstract and super political. Seriously, the dude was way cool. Learn more about him and then rock this cool tank top featuring his iconic dinosaur crown painting.

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2015/01/04/clothes-and-accessories-inspired-by-art-and-artists/feed/015 Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re Super Artsyhttp://www.gurl.com/2014/10/31/things-only-artsy-people-understand/
http://www.gurl.com/2014/10/31/things-only-artsy-people-understand/#commentsFri, 31 Oct 2014 20:24:57 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=160982I’ve always been pretty artsy fartsy. Whether it was the thousands of crayons I always had scattered across my room or the rainbow of dried paint stuck to my fingers in high school, art–creating things–has definitely been a labor of love and chaos in my life. The chaos includes my mom’s reaction when would ask … Read More

]]>I’ve always been pretty artsy fartsy. Whether it was the thousands of crayons I always had scattered across my room or the rainbow of dried paint stuck to my fingers in high school, art–creating things–has definitely been a labor of love and chaos in my life. The chaos includes my mom’s reaction when would ask me why I really needed to get brand new fancy markers. Because, mom…because. Not all markers are created equally.

Can you relate? Whether you’re in the artsy kids clique or you’re more private with your obsession with doodling anything and everything, here are 15 things you’ll only understand if you’re super artsy. Dive in and smell the oil paint.

1) When people say that something “isn’t art” just because they think it’s too simplistic you’re like…

2) When you were a little kid you knew the exact name of Crayola crayons just by looking at them

3) Art has moved you to tears.

4) You’re aways doodling on anything and everything.

5) You totally have to deal with that one kid in your art classes who is super pretentious and you can’t stand it.

6) And half of, if not all of you, have been told that you have a quirky sense of style.

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2014/10/31/things-only-artsy-people-understand/feed/27 Items That Will Inspire You To Make A Kickass Journalhttp://www.gurl.com/2014/09/16/journal-making-inspiration-items/
http://www.gurl.com/2014/09/16/journal-making-inspiration-items/#commentsTue, 16 Sep 2014 21:53:00 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=156500Is keeping a journal a lost art? As someone who largely gave up writing in journals for blogs as a teenager, a part of me has to say yes. Even though blogging gets a lot of my feelings out, there’s something that’s so much more intimate about a journal, right? I mean, as great as … Read More

]]>Is keeping a journal a lost art? As someone who largely gave up writing in journals for blogs as a teenager, a part of me has to say yes. Even though blogging gets a lot of my feelings out, there’s something that’s so much more intimate about a journal, right? I mean, as great as the internet is, it has its limitations.

It wasn’t until college that I began to actually keep a real journal for the first time since childhood and I love it. I don’t necessarily write in it everyday, but it’s great to write in it when the inspiration strikes. I even sketch in it and insert little photos or other random items in each of my entries. If you’re thinking about honing some serious journaling skills, consider getting a couple of these seven items for an extra boost of inspiration.

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The Perfect Notebook

The most crucial element to your journalspiration: The journal itself! Honestly, you don't have to get fancy with it. I love a nice Moleskine notebook, but they can get pricey and aren't necessarily the key to maintaining your journal writing. The perfect journal could be the one you get for 99 cents at the corner store! You just have to make sure you use whatever you feel comfortable with!

Instant Camera

Okay, hear me out on this one. Instant cameras are rad, and this one prints photos the size of a credit card. Maybe take a photo of something you're inspired by and write about it, or just take a photo of yourself hanging with your girl gang and write about it later. Aesthetically awesome.

Inspiration You Can Get Your Hands ON

I don't know about you but seeing other people's creativity can help spark my own. Troll Tumblr and Pinterest tags for some awesome journals and get inspired. Check out the awesome collages and stories in Rookie's yearbooks. Whatever get's those creative juices flowing, indulge!

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Old Magazines

Don't feel like writing? Just start collaging instead! Take out some old magazines, some clue and some scissors and get going. It's fun, creative and the repetitiveness is oddly therapeutic.

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Some Good Ol' Fashion Motivation

Okay, you can't buy this item...and its not even technically an item. Basically I'm cheating but listen...all of this is going to be pointless if you don't keep your motivation up. You don't have to write every single day if you don't want to. Just try to incorporate it into your schedule somehow! Before you know it you're going to spill your guts to this thing and you won't be able to stop!

Photo Source: My Mad Fat Diary/E4

Do you keep a journal? Do you incorporate collage, colors and other fun stuff with it? Or is it just straight forward writing? Tell us in the comments!

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2014/09/16/journal-making-inspiration-items/feed/210 Inspiring Female Empowerment Illustrations You Need To See Right Nowhttp://www.gurl.com/2014/07/07/inspiring-female-empowerment-illustrations-slogans-motto-carol-rossetti/
http://www.gurl.com/2014/07/07/inspiring-female-empowerment-illustrations-slogans-motto-carol-rossetti/#commentsMon, 07 Jul 2014 20:53:32 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=148175Women have always found creative ways to express their passion for female empowerment. Sure, some take action through changing laws, while others participate in nude protests, but many everyday women fall somewhere in between. Maybe it’s calling out cat-calling through an app or using toys to inspire girls to get into science; the point is … Read More

]]>Women have always found creative ways to express their passion for female empowerment. Sure, some take action through changing laws, while others participate in nude protests, but many everyday women fall somewhere in between. Maybe it’s calling out cat-calling through an app or using toys to inspire girls to get into science; the point is that there are tons of ways to promote female empowerment, and we’re all about it!

That’s why we’re absolutely loving this new series of illustrations by artist Carol Rosetti. From body image to gender identity and everything in-between, Rosetti covers so many topics that teen girls and women struggle with every day. Check out 10 of them that we think everyone should see.

1) Brush off the haters and love your body

Illustration Source: Carol Rossetti

2) If shaving isn’t your thing, that’s okay!

Illustration Source: Carol Rossetti

3) Whether you’re morally opposed to abortion or not, you shouldn’t be morally opposed to women having a safe, legal procedure.

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2014/07/07/inspiring-female-empowerment-illustrations-slogans-motto-carol-rossetti/feed/910 Young Female Artists You’ll Love To See On Your Instagram Feedhttp://www.gurl.com/2014/04/11/young-female-artists-illustrators-photographers-on-instagram/
http://www.gurl.com/2014/04/11/young-female-artists-illustrators-photographers-on-instagram/#respondFri, 11 Apr 2014 20:00:06 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=140260We all love to scroll through Instagram, but sometimes we get a little tired of seeing another video of our friend’s dog snoring or the fifth selfie in a row of that cool girl you know from art class. When that happens, you know it’s time to follow some new people. But why not do … Read More

]]>We all love to scroll through Instagram, but sometimes we get a little tired of seeing another video of our friend’s dog snoring or the fifth selfie in a row of that cool girl you know from art class. When that happens, you know it’s time to follow some new people.

But why not do yourself a favor and give your eyes a serious visual orgasm and follow some kickass artists instead of that dude who posts way too many photos of his gym progress? Sounds like a good idea, yeah? Yeah. So here are 10 artists you’ll love to see on your Instagram feed.

1) Swampscribbles

You know when you see someone’s drawing style and you sort of mentally do a grabby hands gesture? Right, that’s how I feel looking at Soolagna’s illustrations. The characters are original yet familiar, there’s a ton of woman of color representation and this style is just really endearing. Not to mention the fact that the illustrator is pretty dope, too. Definitely worth checking out.

2) Alia_pop

Alia Penner’s illustrations and collages are so gorgeous that they caught the attention of some big name magazine publications. If you love this work she did of Lorde for W Magazine, you’ll love the one she did of Naomi Campbell!

3) mariainesgul

You might have seen Maria’s art around Rookie Mag! Sure, this style of drawing isn’t for everyone, but I love how it’s minimalist and bold at the same time. Also, it’s just straight up aesthetically pleasing.

4) Avant_Blargh

You might know about Avant Blargh primarily as a style blogger. I did too until I realized that she has some illustration skills up her sleeve, too! A follow will definitely yield some stylegasms, but you’ll find some of her sketches every now and then.

5) Petra Collins

We’ve talked about Petra and her art a few times here at Gurl. Look, we love edgy, down to earth girls with a big ol’ feminist streak, so why not check out her photography on the go?

6) MaisieCousins

I found out about this gal while scrolling through Tumblr and something about this bright and shadowy style really grabbed me. I just love that contrast. It’s like a dark, bubbly neon wonderland. Okay, I’m done with the BS art talk. Check it out.

7) Littlemsaprill

We featured littlemsaprill in a roundup of illustrators you have to follow and it’s awesome that she has an Instagram account now! As a black girl who is into art, it’s awesome to see other black girls who are into art making a name for themselves on the internet, so support her and give her a follow!

8) natalikoromoto

What is there to love more: The style or the subject matter? It’s definitely equal amounts of each when it comes to natalikoromoto’s art. Her Insta is full of it. Her work also appears in some zines so if you want to take step into that subculture, here’s one way to do it!

9) SaramLyons

Sara’s Etsy page was the initial attention grabber, but it’s really cooler to see her works in progress through Insta. Also, her style selfies give me so much life.

10) Melstringers

If you love cute, colorful sketches with a lot of body variety and general cuteness, this is definitely an account you’ll want to follow. You can check out work in progress sketches, cool DIY crafts and fun selfies thrown in. Because no matter how much art you produce, what’s Instagram without a few selfies?

What illustrators and/or photographers do you love seeing on your Instagram feed? Do you want to promo your own insta that’s full of art, too? Tell us in the comments!

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2014/04/11/young-female-artists-illustrators-photographers-on-instagram/feed/0Lazy Girl’s Guide To Being Artsyhttp://www.gurl.com/2013/07/23/how-to-be-artistic-guide-tips/
http://www.gurl.com/2013/07/23/how-to-be-artistic-guide-tips/#commentsTue, 23 Jul 2013 22:00:32 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=118276I’ve been artistic for as long as I can remember. I was always drawing as a kid and took a lot of art courses in high school, featuring a lot of painting and a lot of drawing naked men and women–I went to a really progressive school. Even though I’m not covered in paint or … Read More

]]>I’ve been artistic for as long as I can remember. I was always drawing as a kid and took a lot of art courses in high school, featuring a lot of painting and a lot of drawing naked men and women–I went to a really progressive school. Even though I’m not covered in paint or have the opportunities to draw naked people as much as I’d like, I still find time to do a few sketches on just about every piece of paper I come in contact with.

So yeah, I’d say that I am pretty artsy in lots of ways.

If you’ve always wanted to be artsy–like all the cool kids are–but never really wanted to put too much effort into it, follow our Lazy Girl’s Guide to Being Artsy. Learn some tricks of the trade without breaking much of a sweat!

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Wear Dark Colors

You're deep, so what's deeper than dark colors? Especially black. Its color represents bottomless pits of emotion, which should describe you as well.

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Say That Every Well Known Painter Is Overrated

Van Gough? Talentless Hack. Monet? Limited. Basquiat? Poor use of space. When you start criticizing every artist that you can think of without backing up your opinion, you'll really sound like you know what you're talking about.

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Only Watch French New Wave Films

The French are the deepest, pretentious people around...and that's awesome. Watch a bunch of French films from the 50s and 60s. Quote them regularly and make sure to tell people that one of those movies is your favorite of all time. You will come across like a real movie buff.

Get A Tattoo That Means Something

By "means something" I mean get some tattoo that you just think looks really cool and come up with some made up, intellectual meaning for it. If you can throw in a few obscure cultural references while you're at it, you're golden.

Take A Lot Of Serious Selfies

True artists don't smile and ham it up for a camera. Your selfies must represent how serious you are about life and art and everything else you hold dear. And by hold dear I mean even when you're holding up your puppy you better not crack a smile.

Watch The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

It's a bit too pedestrian for you but hey, Bob Ross can tell you a lot about painting and even more about life. For example, the great Bob Ross once said: "There's nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend." Greater words have yet to be spoken.

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Start a black and white only blog on tumblr

Color is a distraction and everyone is so over dependent on it to allure and amaze. Pfft. Start a a black and white blog on tumblr by only reblogging edgy black and white photos and show the world that you are a cut above.

Pretend That You Smoke

Smoking is a nasty (and expensive) habit, so I'm not suggesting that you pick it up. But all the most serious artist types in the history of artist types have smoked, so you should at least pretend that you do. Dumpster dive for some beat up, discarded carton of cigs and stick them in your purse. See? Now you'll look edgier than ever.

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2013/07/23/how-to-be-artistic-guide-tips/feed/8Could Your “Doodle” Have An Awesome Payoff?http://www.gurl.com/2013/01/16/google-doodles/
http://www.gurl.com/2013/01/16/google-doodles/#commentsWed, 16 Jan 2013 21:39:00 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?p=94719Are you kind of an art legend at school? Maybe you’re always drawing things in the margins of tests or doodling away when you’re actually supposed to be studying (we won’t tell!). Well, there’s a way you could apply those talents so that not only your teachers notice, but potentially millions of people could see! … Read More

Are you kind of an art legend at school? Maybe you’re always drawing things in the margins of tests or doodling away when you’re actually supposed to be studying (we won’t tell!). Well, there’s a way you could apply those talents so that not only your teachers notice, but potentially millions of people could see!

You’re familiar with Google’s “Doodles,” yes? The different designs that Google’s logo is fashioned into to celebrate holidays, famous people, etc.? (My personal favorite are the moving ones. So fun!) Well, it’s time to get your creative thinking hat on and come up with your own for this year’s Doodle 4 Google contest. Students in grades K-12 in the U.S. are eligible to enter.

The National Winner gets their winning entry up on the Google homepage on May 23rd, and as if that wasn’t a cool enough prize, he or she also gets a $30,000 college scholarship, as well as a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school. Uhhh… pretty freaking sweet! The theme this year for the contest is “My Best Day Ever…” You can learn a little bit more from the video below, and for the full details about the contest rules, how to enter and prizes, check out the Doodle 4 Google website.

I’ve already professed my love of Google’s “Doodles” publicly, so I’m a little sad that I am too old to enter. I feel like I could dream up a pretty stellar “best day ever.” Maybe now I’ll just devote the rest of my afternoon to doing this for fun. You know, sketch it out, tape it to my computer screen and tell myself that I won…

Okay, the sad truth is that I cannot enter, BUT I know that those of you who can all must have some pretty cool ideas out there. Just imagine how stoked I’d be to to see a “Doodle” by one of you girls up here on my computer screen (hint: very stoked).

The contest kicked off on Monday and entries are due by March 22. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, may I remind you that you have a long weekend from school ahead of you that sounds prime for getting those artistic gears turning… Good luck!

Does this contest sound like something you’ll enter? Do you love Google’s “Doodles” as much as me? Can you remember a favorite? Tell us in the comments!

]]>http://www.gurl.com/2013/01/16/google-doodles/feed/3The Coolest Video You’ll Watch All Dayhttp://www.gurl.com/videos/2012/11/30/popular-videos-for-teen-girls/anamorphic-illustrations/
http://www.gurl.com/videos/2012/11/30/popular-videos-for-teen-girls/anamorphic-illustrations/#commentsFri, 30 Nov 2012 20:00:31 +0000http://www.gurl.com/?post_type=video&p=88425/This video is going to blow your mind. No, seriously. I watched it yesterday and was totally amazed the whole time. So, um, what’s it about? Just some seriously cool anamorphic illustrations. These illustrations look so real that I’m actually having a really hard believing they aren’t real. If you have no idea what I’m … Read More

]]>This video is going to blow your mind. No, seriously. I watched it yesterday and was totally amazed the whole time. So, um, what’s it about? Just some seriously cool anamorphic illustrations. These illustrations look so real that I’m actually having a really hard believing they aren’t real. If you have no idea what I’m talking about or even if I’m just making you curious (as I should be), watch the video. It will explain everything and it will also give you something awesome to post on your Facebook wall: